RCI 8371 Installation Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N

Pre-Installation Instructions

1. This product must be installed according to all applicable
building and life safety codes.
2. Due to the variety of mounting configurations available with
this product, a survey and assessment of the physical area
in which the product will be installed must be performed.
3. The door frame must be inspected and deemed structurally
sound prior to installation of the electromagnetic lock. The
structural integrity of the mounting surfaces must be strong
enough to meet or exceed the holding force of the product.
4. The product must be protected from potential damage due
to intruders or tampering.
5. The product should be installed in a location that will not
hinder or create a potential safety hazard to authorized
personnel accessing the protected area.
6. Because electromagnetic locks are used in a variety of
applications and different door frame configurations, an
experienced installer with knowledge of this product must
make a determination of the optimal mounting method for
this specific application.
The components, hardware, installation instructions and
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mounting template included with this product are intended
for use on outswinging doors.
1. Mount the electromagnetic lock to the door frame as outlined
on the installation template included with the product.
NOTE: During installation of the armature plate to the door it is
essential that the armature plate remains movable. The armature
plate must be allowed to pivot on the center-mounting bolt to allow
proper alignment with the magnet surface. If the plate is not aligned
with the magnet surface, the lock may lose holding force or not
lock at all.
The head of the armature mounting bolt ships with a rubber washer
affixed to it. This washer should project slightly beyond the surface
of the armature plate. This is to allow the washer to expand when
power is removed and break the air vacuum between the plate
and the magnet surface. If this washer is removed or trimmed the
lock will appear to have some holding force even when power is
removed.
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10. Separate accessories not included with this product must
11. Installation of this product should be done by an
NOTE: It is highly recommended that thread locking compound
be applied to all screws during installation to reduce chance of
screws loosening over extended time.

Instructions

For added safety, thread locking compound has been provided for
the armature plate bolt and the four captive electromagnetic lock
mounting screws.
WARNING: Improper installation, maintenance, inspection or
usage of the product or any related accessories or parts may
cause the electromagnetic lock, armature plate and associated
hardware to disengage and fall, causing serious bodily injury
and property damage. Rutherford Controls Int'l Inc. and/or
Rutherford Controls Int'l Corp. will not be liable to the installer,
purchaser, end user or anyone else for damage or injury to person
or property due to improper installation, care, storage, handling,
maintenance, inspection, abuse, misuse or act of God or nature
involving this product or any related accessories or parts.
2. Route the power supply wire through door frame and into
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Do not install this product on the exterior of buildings.
Do not use as a doorstop. This will void warranty.
be used in the following applications:
• Inswinging doors
• Narrow head jamb situations or center-hung doors
• Wherever there is insufficient space on the door
frame header to mount the lock
• Glass or Herculite doors that do not have a door frame
• Hollow metal or wood frames where the door stop is
not thick enough to allow the product to be installed
• Wherever an obstruction in the door prevents
installation of the armature plate at a proper height
• Doors that do not permit the armature plate to be
mounted low enough to meet the magnet surface
Refer to the Product Accessories Guide section of
the Installation Instructions for further information.
Accessories may impact holding force.
experienced installer with knowledge of this product.
magnet housing. Connecting wire should be of sufficient gauge
for the lock being installed and the distance being run. (See table
on page 6.)
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